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The practice of customizing one’s vehicle has been in existence for as long as people have owned them. Examples of modifying a vehicle to the individual’s tastes can be found for example in Roman times, as the chariots used for war, racing, or even just daily use would be decorated in unique ways that could set them apart from others. In addition to creating something special with sentimental value for the owner/user, it made them distinguishable from one another – thousands of years before the first registration plate was introduced.

The chariots used by soldiers and gladiatorial combatants were modified in more than just a visual way, strengthening the structure, adding weapons or defensive measures. Even if these were not intended to be particularly effective in use, it could make facing an adversary all the more daunting. Altering the stance of the vehicle, the surface treatments and colours have all evolved through to modern transport. Whilst these processes may become diluted for mass produced vehicles, it is one of the core principles of aftermarket modification to create a more overt, dominant style for the vehicle in question.

Similarly, people who modify their mode of transport share a similar mindset across the ages. All are influenced and driven by a competitive spirit, the need to outdo one another in their methods and/or end results. To a certain extent there are additional elements of wanting respect for the effort taken, and to have something out of the ordinary – possibly to make others envious. It would not be unreasonable to add that there is an attraction linked to modifying an otherwise standard vehicle which then elevates the status of the owner.

The modern day car modifier (or “modder”) was borne out of the 1950s Hot Rod scene which sprang up in the United States. The rapid growth of the small block V8 powerplant gave the base for young Americans of sufficient means to create relatively high powered custom cars. The trend grew very rapidly, and with little to distinguish one car from another, the creators of these machines focused on the aesthetic treatments of the vehicles. Some chose to adopt a minimalist approach with only a small amount of bodywork revision – the main visual focus of this variety was the engine – in all likelihood this would be awash with chrome, polished manifolds and vividly coloured pipes or cables.

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Originally posted by Steve
aged 17-18 then i stopped when i realised how much of a cock i looked and how much money i was wasting

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Originally posted by Steve
aged 17-18 then i stopped when i realised how much of a cock i looked and how much money i was wasting

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depends what you do to car to make you look like a cock..

you have modded the seat.

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Originally posted by Steve
aged 17-18 then i stopped when i realised how much of a cock i looked and how much money i was wasting

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Originally posted by Steve
aged 17-18 then i stopped when i realised how much of a cock i looked and how much money i was wasting

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